Natasha Jordan

 How to Get That Pregnancy Glow You don’t have to be pregnant to get the glow Natasha Jordan / Nutritionist & Dermal Therapist Have you noticed pregnant women just glow? Would you like to understand why they have that glow and how you could have it…everyday? When pregnant your body goes through some serious physiological changes. These changes are necessary to prepare the body for the growth of a whole human being. These changes are nothing short of magic and with that magic many women get some seriously glowing skin. Most understand that pregnant women have that glow, but most don’t understand why. Let’s look closer at the why. “Your blood volume increases” During pregnancy, there is an increase in blood volume. With this increase in blood volume the skin gets a flood of nutrition. This nutrition provides your skin with more oxygen, alongside more vitamins and minerals. By providing your skin with the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy, every aspect of your skin improves, creating that envious glow. “Your hormones surge” Secondly, the more obvious is the surge in hormones you experience. These hormones include estrogen and androgenic hormones. Estrogen is particularly well studied for its benefits on your skin health. Estrogen is linked to increased collagen synthesis, increased skin thickness, and reduced inflammation in the skin. Androgenic hormones often are to blame for skin problems, but do you know they can actually give you the glow. The thing about these hormones is they will either give you that glow, or give you a breakout. This is because they increase the production of oil in the skin, and by doing this the oil can make the skin look hydrated and healthy, or it can congest the skin. So, what can I do to get the glow? It really is a combination of healthy circulation, increased vitamins and minerals to the skin, and balanced hormone levels. All of which you get when you are pregnant. But….you aren’t always pregnant right? So, let’s look at how you can get the glow when not pregnant, and it starts with skincare. Skincare for glow Skincare that can give you that glow contains natural oils, these natural oils contain fatty acids and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A. These nutrients help support the natural production of collagen and also promote a strong skin barrier, which helps skin look hydrated and healthy. I would recommend using some good quality natural oils on the skin, alongside some daily exercise to get your blood moving, for a boost of nutrition to the skin. “Natural oils, exercise, and healthy food” But what about diet? When looking at balancing your hormones, you can’t go past the profound effect that diet can have. Look at increasing foods like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, flaxseeds, and edamame for a natural way to balance your hormones. Look at decreasing foods such as dairy, sugary treats, and alcohol, which can all cause havoc on your hormones. So now you know how to get the glow, and it really does require a combination approach. #### has some beautiful natural oils that are also safe for pregnancy. Have a look at our top picks below for getting the glow.